For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 130 students in West Pawlet, VT.
The top-ranked public school in West Pawlet, VT is Mettawee Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Pawlet, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in West Pawlet have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in West Pawlet, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mettawee Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5788 Vt Route 153
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(802) 645-9009
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(802) 645-9009
Gr: PK-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
West Pawlet, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5788 Vt Route 153
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(802) 645-9009
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(802) 645-9009
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Pawlet, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in West Pawlet, VT include Mettawee Community School.
How many public schools are located in West Pawlet?
1 public schools are located in West Pawlet.
What is the racial composition of students in West Pawlet?
West Pawlet public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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